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This luxurious 1928 mansion built by members of a theological society in New York not only has an interesting background, it also boasts bold interior design that is both trendy and historical at the same time. -AsiaOne

Ogilvy China denies employee died from overworking

O&M China has said that Li Yuan, 24, had been on week-long sick leave prior to his death and was not working overtime. -AsiaOne

Let there be light

By tearing down walls and putting up glass divides, the once sombre house is now a sunbathed, cosy residence for the Tans. -BT

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Most employers sceptical of information on social media

Up to 75 per cent of employers in Singapore remain sceptical about the truthfulness of information put online by potential employees. -AsiaOne

Singapore cost of living sees pawnshops thrive

Singapore's pawnshop industry has seen phenomenal growth at a time when rising prices and a slowing economy are putting pressure on the household budgets of middle- and lower- income families. -AFP

Singapore commodity firms crimp spending in challenging times

Three Singapore-listed commodity firms are cutting capital expenditure, making more selective acquisitions and seeking partnerships to weather volatile markets. -Reuters

Toyota becomes Asia's biggest firm by market value

On Thursday morning, Toyota's market capitalisation stood at S$267 billion, beating out the Galaxy smartphone and tablet computer giant. -AFP

Evolutionary approach to a wild ride

In less than 25 years, Mr Lee Meng Tat went from approving loans, delivering lunch and selling beer to becoming the chief executive of WRS. -ST

More relocating execs prefer S'pore to HK

Singapore has widened its lead over Hong Kong as an attractive place for high-flying professionals to relocate to. -My Paper

Developer builds on hard work

"Maybe it's destiny, maybe I'm fated to do this," says Mr Lim. -ST

Be blown away

Beauty salon decor has taken a hairy turn – in a good way. A new breed of hair and grooming outfits here is investing in quirkier concepts. -ST

Off the wall, on the wall

Forget solid-hued feature walls to jazz up your home. Accent or focal walls have caught on among home owners here in the last couple of years. -ST

Sakae to pay over $100,000 in legal costs

Sakae had been ordered by the High Court last week to pay these costs to ex-director Andy Ong after it withdrew the four suits it brought against Mr Ong. -ST